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Hello everyone, I have been an iPhone user for years but I am considering switching to android to change things up. I have recently noticed that no Samsung phone I can find has a native visual voicemail built into the phone app with a transcription like my iPhone. I would seriously consider switching if I could have that. Am I just not seeing something? I'm not in the least bit interested in a janky 3rd party app.

Game controllers have been around for as long as games have… But weird controllers have probably been around for longer. Let’s try a few for ourselves…

Today “SauceNao”, a popular reverse image search engine to find the name of an anime or manga from a single panel, called out Canadian child services. The Twitter account tweeted that it caught Canadian child protect on multiple occasions uploading pedophilia material on its services to search for it. The service has disabled cached static content but since CCP is using a bot to upload those images as temp material to be looked for and finding those images on the database of the service itself. The bot the CCP is using seems to be based on AWS, which would mean these pedophile materials are on Amazon’s servers as well, even if only cached. This could be a dangerous play for AWS as holding any pedophilia material is illegal in almost every country. The CCP has not yet responded to either emails or Twitter. Summary Canadian child services using reverse images websites to find pedophilia content by uploading the materials itself on to other servers. Quotes My thoughts Deleting this because the forum members rather focus on my own take than the issue being that the Canadian Child Protect has been caught spreading pedophilia material using a poorly coded bot.. Sources https://twitter.com/saucenao/status/1379217839974973441?s=21 https://twitter.com/saucenao/status/1379219008545767426?s=21 https://twitter.com/saucenao/status/1379220475465846784?s=21 https://saucenao.com

Whenever I try to boot up rainbow 6, it only shows up on my other display. Since I am on a gaming laptop with a good internal display, I want to play on this one. Even if I window it and move it over then full-screen it. It just goes back to the other screen. Or if I do windows + shift(or control cant remember rn) + left/right, nothing happens. I see that the display adpters say that internal screen is using the integrated intel graphics and my second monitor is using my rtz 2070 but I can't figure out how to change it. I have no updates for drivers, windows, games, or even game launchers. Help please!!!

What is your opinion about optic VS electronic technology? Here's a snip from "Nature" e-paper about optic technology in computers related to AI: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03572-y#ref-CR7 "Electrons are the carriers of information in electronic computing, but photons have long been considered an alternative option. Because the spectrum of light covers a wide range of wavelengths, photons of many different wavelengths can be multiplexed (transmitted in parallel) and modulated (altered in such a way that they can carry information) simultaneously without the optical signals interfering with each other. This propagation of information at the speed of light results in minimal time delays. Moreover, passive transmission (in which no input power is required) aids ultralow power consumption7, and phase modulation (whereby the quantum-mechanical phases of light waves are varied) enables light to be easily modulated and detected at frequencies greater than 40 gigahertz. In the past few decades, great success has been attained in optical-fibre communication. However, it remains challenging to use photons for computing, especially at a scale and performance level comparable to those of state-of-the-art electronic processors. This difficulty arises from a lack of suitable parallel-computing mechanisms, materials that permit high-speed nonlinear (complex) responses of artificial neurons and scalable photonic devices for integration into computing hardware. Fortunately, developments over the past few years in devices called optical frequency combs9 brought new opportunities for integrated photonic processors. Optical frequency combs are sets of light sources with emission spectra that consist of thousands or millions of sharp spectral lines that are uniformly and closely spaced in frequency. These devices have achieved substantial success in various fields, such as spectroscopy, optical-clock metrology and telecommunication, and were recognized with the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics. Optical frequency combs can be integrated into a computer and used as power-efficient energy sources for optical computing. This system is well suited for data parallelization by wavelength multiplexing. Xu and colleagues used such a set-up to produce a versatile integrated photonic processor. This device performs a type of matrix–vector multiplication known as a convolution for image-processing applications. The authors implemented an ingenious method to carry out the convolution. They first used chromatic dispersion — whereby the speed of transmitted light depends on its wavelength — to produce different time delays for wavelength-multiplexed optical signals. They then combined these signals along the dimension associated with the wavelength of the light."

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Good Day, Everyone! The art of writing and the science of technology are seemingly devoid of similarities. A "Liberal Arts Major" is viewed as a fluffy bigwig with no ability to do anything practical by STEM majors, and an Engineer is considered a no-life sexually repressed nerd with social skills that can be summed up with a bad pun by the Lit/Art/History crowd. Essentially, this type of blog is, according to "Educated Folks", an impossibility. Well, hold on now, lets slow down and cover a few basics. This little experiment is an attempt to discuss involved computing hardware (and occasionally software) topics with a high standard of writing. Good writing is difficult; good tech writing is unheard of. Sorry, CNet, but lets face it: tech journalism sucks. Either the journalist has no idea what he is writing about, or the Engineer has no idea what writing itself is about. And how, dear reader, do I differ? Well, I'd say that I've been a "techie" since a very young age: I could manipulate a mouse before I could type. I'd also mention how writing is a later development—albeit an intensive one. Currently, I pursue dual Computer Science and Literature Majors. Yes, I've been told this is an incredibly daft idea. I cannot promise anything better, but I will try for different. Because, occasionally, different is synonymous to better. So here goes. Wish me luck? Q.

Just cleaning up my emails this morning, and I came across this email from Razer. This product is in the early phase of beta testing, Razer Hypersense Suit. Summary Razer is looking for beta testers for the Hypersense Suit. Quotes My thoughts Anything gaming related is exciting, however where do we put metaverse if it's not really a game, more so a virtual utopia. Imagine the evolution of VR gaming with this type of technology, and yes, similar to Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. It sure is exciting to think about but where are we in this evolution phase? Would it be targeted for consoles/PC gamers or both? Sources https://www.razer.com/hypersense-suit?utm_source=email&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=220331_RS_TXN_ALL_WW-_-Store-EDM-_-TR Razer Discord: https://rzr.to/discord

Hey, I'm a high school student, heading to college in just a couple years. I have a great interest in basically anything related to technology and computers. My concern is that I do not yet know what I want for a career, therefore I do not yet know what I want to study in college. I'm currently looking towards a degree in Computer Science, considering that I've been told that it's a very valuable degree that can get me a big range of jobs to consider for a career. More specifically, I've also been getting some interest in a degree in Cyber Security, considering it's one of the most demanding jobs in the United States right now, which obviously means a GREAT pay. So, any tips/advice is dearly appreciated! Thanks

Hi All, I just watch a video (see below) which shows how to create a simple freezer box with a CPU fan, heatsink, and a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC). The TEC itself could drastically drop the temperature until 0ºC or more. I'm wondering is it a good idea to put TEC to CPU cooling system? Thank you Here's the Demonstration:

I got a $50 gift card from Walmart and I have no idea as to what to spend it on. Any suggestions? Edit: I guess it could be over $50 but not by too much. It could be some upgrades/additions to my current setup. I have a great computer and mouse already so that is set. I don't have a need for speakers so thats out of the way. Just some ideas.

Hello everyone, I am new here, and decided to join because I've been watching Linus' videos for the last two years. Quite a surprise I didn't join sooner, but here I am. One interesting thing about me is I win a noteworthy free item once a year. (For the last three years). I hope I can make a meaningful contribution to the community.

Hello, so I have an Ubuntu server and the web management software I'm using (Vesta CP) had everything set to 0.0.0.0\0 (which apparently means any address can connect and receive) well I thought that was the HOST address and not thinking, I changed them to the server address, and now I don't know how to fix it! Can someone help me? Ubuntu 14.04 x86_64

Duke University http://pratt.duke.edu/about/news/cooling-droplets Seeker News: New technology adds a third dimension to cooling modern electronics By Ken Kingery Engineers have developed a technology to cool hotspots in high-performance electronics using the same physical phenomenon that cleans the wings of cicadas. When water droplets merge, the reduction in surface area causes the release of a small amount of energy. So long as the surface beneath is hydrophobic enough to repel water, this energy is sufficient to make the merged droplet jump away. On the wings of cicadas, this phenomenon drives droplets to catch and remove particles of dirt and debris. In the new cooling technology created by engineers at Duke University and Intel Corporation, droplets jump toward hotspots to bring cooling where the electronics need it most. The results appear online on April 3, 2017, in the journal Applied Physics Letters. “Hotspot cooling is very important for high-performance technologies,” said Chuan-Hua Chen, associate professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at Duke. “Computer processors and power electronics don’t perform as well if waste heat cannot be removed. A better cooling system will enable faster computers, longer-lasting electronics and more powerful electric vehicles.” When droplets merge on a super hydrophobic surface, the loss in surface area releases enough energy to make them jump up off the surface. The new technology relies on a vapor chamber made of a super-hydrophobic floor with a sponge-like ceiling. When placed beneath operating electronics, moisture trapped in the ceiling vaporizes beneath emerging hotspots. The vapor escapes toward the floor, taking heat away from the electronics along with it. Passive cooling structures integrated into the floor of the device then carry away the heat, causing the water vapor to condense into droplets. As the growing droplets merge, they naturally jump off the hydrophobic floor and back up into the ceiling beneath the hotspot, and the process repeats itself. This happens independent of gravity and regardless of orientation, even if the device is upside-down. The technology has many advantages over existing cooling techniques. Thermoelectric coolers that act as tiny refrigerators cannot target random hotspot locations, making them inefficient for use over large areas. Other approaches can target moving hotspots, but require additional power inputs, which also leads to inefficiencies. A schematic of how the new jumping droplets electronics cooling system works The jumping-droplet cooling technology also has a built-in mechanism for vertical heat escape, which is a major advantage over today’s heat spreaders that mostly dissipate heat in a single plane. “As an analogy, to avoid flooding, it is useful to spread the rain over a large area. But if the ground is soaked, the water has no vertical pathway to escape, and flooding is inevitable,” said Chen. “Flat-plate heat pipes are remarkable in their horizontal spreading, but lack a vertical mechanism to dissipate heat. Our jumping-droplet technology addresses this technological void with a vertical heat spreading mechanism, opening a pathway to beat the best existing heat spreaders in all directions.” There is still much work to be done before Chen’s jumping droplets can compete with today’s cooling technologies. The main challenge is to find suitable materials that work with high-heat vapor over the long term. But Chen remains optimistic. “It has taken us a few years to work the system to a point where it’s at least comparable to a copper heat spreader, the most popular cooling solution,” said Chen. “But now, for the first time, I see a pathway to beating the industry standards.” This work was supported by Intel Corporation and the National Science Foundation (CBET-12-36373, DMR-11-21107, DGF-11-06401). “Hotspot cooling with jumping-drop vapor chambers,” Kris F. Wiedenheft, H. Alex Guo, Xiaopeng Qu, Jonathan B. Boreyko, Fangjie Liu, Kungang Zhang, Feras Eid, Arnab Choudhury, Zhihua Li and Chuan-Hua Chen. Applied Physics Letters, 2017. DOI: 10.1063/1.4979477 ###

Android has finally beaten out Windows in terms of Internet usage. As you may well know, Android is based on Linux. For the people looking to get off of Windows ASAP, you can start to shout a battle cry. Here is a stat quote from www.eweek.com, 'In March, Android had a share of 37.93 percent compared to Microsoft’s 37.91 percent.' I understand that isn't a whole lot, but that should send warning signals at Redmond that people aren't limited to using one OS anymore. Meanwhile, Apple and other Linux distros are having issues gaining more traction in the industry. The way Microsoft could come back to be king (and climb back to the 80% share that they had 5 years ago) is by fully implementing Linux into its OS and gain back consumer trust. Should we be even surprised by this? No. Microsoft has admitted this when they made their own Samsung Galaxy S8 with Android as the OS. Let me remind people that just because they have their foot in the door to Linux/Android doesn't mean they will abandon their OS in favor of one with a growing app market. Windows will always be Windows. Personally, I will use Windows until software support from other major companies goes to other platforms. That will take a long time since Microsoft owns the server market, with Linux tools used in tandem as well as the professional content creation market. Gaming is something that Microsoft will always own, and that is because games are something Microsoft knows. -Nathan Smith http://www.eweek.com/mobile/android-overtakes-windows-as-top-operating-system-on-the-internet

Between this and the wireless power transmission thing. It looks like Disney is coming up with some interesting ideas. I for one look forward to augmented reality contact lenses that are powered and transmit data without the need of a battery stuck to the eyeball. How would you want to see this tech used? Source VIa: Source

With Ryzen now a thing, and becoming more and more of a good choice in terms of price per dollar, I'm wondering what is lost by going AMD instead of Intel. I know there are various exclusive technologies like Thunderbolt, but I haven't been able to find a comprehensive list that applies specifically to desktop CPUs and PCs. I am thus looking for feedback from the community to fill in the blanks.

Hello, I am thinking about buying an ssd for gaming/ video editing on the cheaper side and was wondering if there were any recommendations. Thanks

Hey everyone, I appreciate you coming to look at my thread. So I've always had a love for computers and technology, but just recently have I decided it's what I want to do for the rest of my life as a career and hobby. I've been trying to find out what truly makes me happy, and I keep coming back to computers and technology. Anyway, I've begun to try to learn as much as I could, and I'm learning a ton, but I feel that just watching YouTube videos won't do the trick at all and I want to go way deeper into having knowledge about everything. Sadly, I do not know the best way to do this and I would really love to get some feedback from you guys, as I am loving the Linus Media Group community so far. Is it just a matter of hanging around forums and helping when I can while soaking up knowledge from others? If so, is there an efficient way to do this? Or am I just putting way too much thought into all of this. I'm 18 years old, and I feel like 13 year olds know so much more than me already, so I really wish to dive completely in I'm building my first fully custom computer in a few weeks for $2050, so I'm getting hands on experience with that. Thank you for all of you're responses and I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone in the forums and hanging around here a lot more.

Hey guys, so i'm quite well acquainted with computers and know a lot about them, however one thing i do struggle with, is how networking and bluetooth technology work. So it only makes sense to ask others for the best path to adding good bluetooth to my computer. I would like to get a bluetooth usb adapter, however there are so many on the market, that if you guys could point out the best for me to buy, that would be great. My operating system: Windows 10 pro anniversary, all updates installed. With kind regards - Kurt Also the bluetooth will be pairing with an apple keyboard and perhaps in the future a headset.

Hey guys, I've been asked to make a documentary about something in Technology. The topic is technology but what can I talk about it? safety? convenience? AI taking over the world? any good ideas you guys have? many thanks

hey guys any EASA part-66 techies ?

Company presented it's 10nm wafers to public during Intel's Technology and Manufacturing Day in Beijing. Source : LINK, More graphs comparing 10nm to older tech : LINK. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Bohr's (Intel) take on transistor manufacturing naming mess : Source : LINK

okay so the issue with quntam computers is that they require so much rsearch,preperation,time,money and detailed manufacturing to enable the 'quantam entanglement' to happen. so using this new technique we could start to see a future with more affordable quantam computers on silicon chips https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/06/flip-flop-quantum-computer-design/